Many prosecutors' offices use a three pronged analysis in determining whether to initiate a criminal prosecution. That three part analysis asks:

A.is there admissible evidence on each element of the offense to be charged, does the evidence establish probable cause to believe the individual to be charged committed the offense, and is this type of case on which prosecutorial resources be expended.

B.is there admissible evidence on each element of the offense to be charged, does that evidence establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and is this the type of case on which prosecutorial resources should be expended.

C.what are the facts which show that an offense has been committed, do those facts establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and should the prosecutor's office pursue prosecutions of this kind.

D.None of the above.